
As a passionate movie critic, I’ve followed Kratos’ gripping odyssey since 2005, a journey that began in the hallowed grounds of ancient Sparta, Greece. Initially, I found myself rooting for Kratos as he was relentlessly outnumbered and overpowered. In desperation, he struck a deal with Ares, the embodiment of war itself. To secure victory, Kratos offered his soul and swore allegiance to this god of destruction.
Armed with the Blades of Chaos, Kratos wreaked havoc on entire towns, blindly obeying Ares’ commands. However, a terrible deception was waiting in the wings. Ares manipulated Kratos into slaying his beloved wife Lysandra and innocent daughter Calliope, leaving an indelible stain of grief upon the Ghost of Sparta.
This tragic event has haunted Kratos for 20 years, driving him to seek revenge across a series of groundbreaking gaming titles. After finally vanquishing Ares, Kratos continued his rampage through the Greek pantheon, leaving naught but ruins in his wake.
The Norse chapter in Kratos’ saga, launched with Santa Monica Studios’ 2018 release of God of War, offers a chilling glimpse into the tormented psyche of this anti-hero. The sequel titles explore his struggle to leave behind his arrogant, brutal past and forge a more promising, tranquil future – not only for himself but also for the humans living under the oppressive rule of other pantheons.